Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Odem couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 47-35 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Dilley Wolves on Friday. The Owls have been going strong on the season, but this is now their second defeat in a row.
Odem's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Martin Castillo, who rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyle Wuenschel, who gained 71 total yards and two touchdowns.
Bubba Reyes was his usual excellent self, rushing for 187 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 9.8 yards per carry for Dilley. The dominant performance gave Reyes a new career-high in rushing yards. Dilley also got a significant boost from Isaiah Lambert, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 82 yards.
Odem's defeat dropped their record down to 8-3. As for Dilley, their victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-2.
Odem does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Dilley, they will face off against Tidehaven at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tidehaven will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Dilley surely won't give up without a fight.
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